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Monday, January 7, 2013

Top 7 World Destinations In 2013

historical fort in Rabbat, Morocco
historical fort in Rabbat, Morocco

Have you made the traveling schedule for 2013 is? If not, seven destinations in the world can fill the agenda of your next trip. There are trekking in snowy mountains to musical performances for a full year!

The seven destinations have their charm. Just choose, you are going for a walk into the jungle, to see the historic buildings, or come to a country that has hundreds of cultural events in one year. Seven places are not the 'new'. But, the easy routes and the increased growth of tourism facilities allow you to travel to there.

1. Scotland, United Kingdom
Glen Etive in Scotland
One side of beautiful Glen Etive in Scotland 
For the traveler James Bond movie fan, would know about Glen Etive or better known as Skyfall. Yes, Skyfall is Bond was born and spent his childhood. The region has beautiful natural feast for the eyes.


Regions Glen Etive has lined mountains look beautiful. You are free to trekking in the mountains here. Get ready to be mesmerized by the view of the mist, brown soil and green grass. Prepare also a thick jacket because the air here is pretty cool.

In addition, Scotland has a variety of exciting events in 2013. There's The Dumfires & Galloway Wildlife Festival 2013 (March 29-April 14 2013) for nature lovers and environment, Heb Celt Music festival 2013 (17-20 July 2013), Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight (7 to 22 September 2013), and The Open Championship Golf Tournament (July 14 to 21).

Scotland state that total, 750 km in length, can be traced on foot. Do not believe? Now there is a new track called Gore-Tex Scottish National Trail. The line was stretched from the Scottish-English border to Cape Wrath. Travelers will pass watery lakes super clear, with many route choices like the West Highland Way and Rob Roy Way.

2. Rabbat, Morocco

historical fort in Rabbat, Morocco
Famous African mainland Tanzania, Kenya or Egypt as a favorite destination for the traveler. Apparently, you can also visit the city of Rabbat in Morocco, parts of North Africa. Why, the city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2012.

One reason Rabbat a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a blend of east and west, ancient and modern in one city. Many traveler said, Rabbat is a combination of the ancient city of Muslims with western modernity. Evidence, Hassan Mosque and the Medina still indulge Muslim traveler with traditional markets, as well as directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

In addition, there are areas with buildings of French architecture with wide streets. You can relax and enjoy the city atmosphere of cozy cafes.

Rabbat city even more indulgent traveler. New tram lines have been built into the neighboring town of Sale, which has a new airport. It is certainly easier ni traveler to come there.

3. Kosice, Slovakia

Live music for a full year in Slovakia
Live music for a full year in Slovakia
City of Kosice in Slovakia is a paradise for lovers of European cultural traveler. This year, the city in eastern Slovakia was chosen as the European Capital of Culture, along with City of Marseille in France.

There are 300 cultural performances during the year 2013 in this city. The opening ceremony ECOC (European Capital of Culture) will start on January 19 to 20. Later, the event will take place spread across the city, ranging from theater, main roads, to restaurants and cafes. Festival of music, theater, and cultural performances Hungary and Slovakia can enjoy during the year 2013 in this city.

Cultural arts performances will be held throughout the city, from the State Theater to Hlavna Road, up to a few clubs and restaurants. Travelers can enjoy cultural performances-performances while walking on the pedestrian. Passing the Gothic cathedral St Elisabeth and tasting Kosice Gold. It is a typical city of Kosice cocktails. Shhh! You know the secret recipe!

4. Sub-Saharan Africa

For the adventurous nature jungle, do not miss the sub-Saharan Africa in 2013. You can adventure to the mainland Tanzania and meet wild animals, trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro, or playing to the white sand beaches in Mombasa, Kenya.


In 2013, the airline named Fastjet will allow you to explore the African trip. Fastjet is a budget airline for flights to other African regions. Fastjet based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is now flying to the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mwanza to the south of Lake Victoria is famous.

This year, Fastjet also scheduled to fly to Ghana and Luanda, Angola, to Entebbe in Uganda and Zanzibar beach resort in Tanzania and Mombasa in Kenya. The airline will also establish a new base in Nairobi earlier this year.

5. Gettysburg, USA

Gettysburg
Gettysburg, historical sites in the United States
Gettysburg in Pennysylvania, is one of the historical sights in the land of Uncle Sam. In this place, you can see several locations that a silent witness to the massacre that happened in 1863. Building and old cannon also can be found in there.

Starting 28 June to 7 July 2013 will be held several performances related to the history of U.S. wars, including the U.S. Civil War History. Travelers also can watch the show on Independence Day (Independence Day) falling U.S. on July 4. The show will be held at the Gettysburg National Military Park.

6. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Van Gogh, Amsterdam
Van Gogh painting in one corner of the City of Amsterdam
There was a special on the city of Amsterdam in the year 2013. City of Amsterdam will celebrate the many birthday parties, such as anniversary-160 Vincent Van Gogh, one of the greatest painters in the history of European art. The celebration will take place on March 30, 2013. There will be a special exhibition and opening hours of the time the Van Gogh Museum.

In addition, there is also a warning 125 years the world's largest orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. On 10 April 2013, the orchestra will hold '125 Years Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra '.

There is also a celebration of 400 years for the canal city of Amsterdam, Royal Zoo zoo 175 years old, and the Rijksmuseum National Museum that has been completely renovated over the past 10 years and will be opened on the 13th of April. Well, there are a lot of party in Amsterdam!

7. Colombia

Colombia is famous for its charming Andes. This year, with hotels such as Hilton, InterContinental, and Marriott, as well as the opening of new routes direct flights to Colombia will allow tourists to come.

In 2013, the Bogota, capital of Colombia, is designed as a candidate for UNESCO City of Music. The city does have a rapid growth of the art of music and dynamic as the main center of music-making and activities in Latin America.

For that, pegelaran music concerts and festivals will take place in Bogota this year, from performances in public parks to live music in the club. In addition, there will be also Bogata International Music Festival the first time on 27 to 30 March 2013. 55 concert music in performances for 4 days was devoted entirely to Beethoven.

Obama's Vacation Home in Hawaii

Hawaii - Since 2008, President Obama always took the family on vacation in a house in Hawaii, USA. Like what his house, to the extent that the President returned each year to spend the holidays?

President Obama's family was known to spend a vacation in Hawaii, including the Christmas and New Year. The house was named Plantation Estate located in Oahu. At home that Obama, Michelle, Sasha and Malia spent the Christmas holidays four consecutive years, from 2008-2011 and then.

"Last year (2012) the house my family used. Year, before I know if Obama is interested, I've been renting this house," said the owner of Plantation Estate, Glenn L Weinberg.

You who are far away from Hawaii, be prepared to swallow. Plantation Estate is located just a few steps from Kailua Beach is touted one of the best beaches in the world. Site Toptenrealestatedeals.com also view the contents of this house.



Apparently the house was indeed remarkable. The extent of 6,000 m2 complete with 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, a spa, to the golf course. The scenery is also super beautiful, complete with hot tub and outdoor pool. Shhh, this house also monitored for safety full Obamas.

"This house was built for safety, comfort, and luxury without limits. Just steps from the white sandy beaches Kailua. House is known as the President of the No. 1 vacation spot close to one of the best beaches in the world," so the description Plantation Estate in Toptenrealestatedeals site. com.

Luxury is also visible from the home decor. The floors are polished wood. This house looks very stylish presidential. Fortunately for the Obama family. They managed to book for next year's Plantation Estate.

"This is the fifth year they came here. I am very happy to receive them back," said Weinberg told the Daily News.


Want to feel the holiday in this house? Get ready to spend U.S. $ 24,500 per week. Maybe you should book many years before being preceded President Obama!
 

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

7 World's Largest Water Park

Recreational swimming is probably the most demanding tourists. However, in addition to a comfortable swimming, visitors are usually looking for large ponds and unique, like the seven largest water park in the world below!When the holidays arrive, many tourists who make the water park as their vacation spot. In addition to swimming pools, water parks usually also provide a skateboard and a variety of other rides to attract visitors to come.Here are seven of the largest water park in the world:

1. Water Country, USA 

Water Country is a vehicle pool that is located in Virginia, USA. Water park was already there since 1950 ago. While visiting here, maybe just the fun that you can feel.Not only spacious and comfortable pool, the water park there are also other exciting rides. One of the most popular with visitors are free to slide on a skateboard water. Interestingly, you do not slide with the tires, but inside the capsule.When summer comes, you will probably feel frustrated while on the Water Country. Here, you can always find a way to make the body feel cooler.

2. Wet n 'Wild Water World, Australia 

Wet n 'Wild water park is the largest in Australia, located in Oxenford Queensland. Unlike the usual swimming pool, Wet n 'Wild you can enjoy throughout the year alias is never closed.For those who like a challenge, you are very fit to come here. At the water park rides are available which can stimulate adrenaline. One of the most interesting is the Tornado. You will be taken around in circles in the air before it plunged into the pool.In addition, there is a funnel-shaped surfboard that will get you into the pool.

3. Las Cascada Water Park, Caribbean

 Las Cascada Water Park is a vehicle pool that has existed since 1985. This pool is the largest water park in the Caribbean, located in Puerto Rico.Soak all day in the swimming pool during the summer seems to be fun here. However, if you want to feel something more interesting, you can try the sled gliding across the water is fun.

 4. Noah's Ark Water Park, USA 
Well, if this one is the largest water park in the United States, his name is Noah's Ark Waterpark, located in Wisconsin. Unmitigated, this water park has more than 60 sled. Wow!One of the most famous sled is the Time Warp. From a height of more than 70 feet (about 21 meters), you will be taken down and slammed the water slide at the pool.An area of ​​70 hectares of water park offers everything you need in the summer, like two waves in the surrounding pond. Not only that, here also provided a vehicle for children's playground and a swimming lagoon.

5. Schlitterbahn, US

 In addition to Noah's Ark Waterpark, the United States also has the Schlitterbahn water park. To be located in Texas. In German, Schlitterbahn means slippery roads.When you beada in Texas, you'll have no trouble if you want to visit this water park. Therefore, the Schlitterbahn water park opened three other located in South Padre, San Antonio, and the most beautiful is in Galveston.

6. World Water Park, Canada 

City of Edmonton, Canada is one of the largest shopping center in the world. Here you can find just about anything you're looking for. Including a large water park and fun.Who would have thought, at the Edmonton Mall water park there are so magnificent, the World Water Park. This indoor water park has become one of the favorite recreation places in Canada.

7. Sunway Lagoon, Malaysia

 If the water park before it was too far away to reach, you need not worry. Neighboring countries, Malaysia was also a water park that is very interesting.Sunway Lagoon is the largest water park in Malaysia, specifically Kuala Lumpur. Interestingly, this water park has three themes of the playing area, namely the world of adventure, the waters of Africa, and even the theme of the movie Wild Wild West was also there.In addition to swimming and playing slide, you can sunbathe on the beach like. Sunway Lagoon provides an arena that resembles the beach complete with white sand and palm trees.

Monday, April 30, 2012

Beautiful scenery on the 7 Waterfall Jump Down to the Sea

Waterfall is a beautiful sight that many travelers are always in demand. Heavy water is usually down to the river or valley. However, there was a waterfall that went down to the sea and very charming.Scenic waterfall is always targeted by the eyes of tourists. Not only beautiful, unique waterfalls can also be the main attraction. Here are 7 waterfalls directly into the sea.

1. Milford Sounds, New Zealand 

Milford Sounds in New Zealand is an area known to have a very beautiful scenery. However, not many people know that in this place there is a beautiful waterfall that falls directly into the sea.Beautiful natural waterfalls and clearly presented there. 1200 meter-high cliff and exotic water emit a beautiful view there.

2. Cascade McWay, United StatesIn the complex Julia Pfeiffer Burns park, there are lovely scenery. Among all its natural beauty, which always attracts the attention of visitors is McWay waterfalls cascade.This waterfall is not very large. However, the water that went down to the sea could produce a very charming landscape. Unfortunately, this waterfall can only be reached by foot. There are currently no vehicle access road to get there.


3. Rock Waterfall Kit, Scotland 

On the island of Skye, Scotland, there is a beautiful waterfall where the water is also directly down into the sea. Waterfall known as the Rock Waterfall Kit is out of the cliff formed by the volcanic processes. Her beauty then the main attraction of the island of Skye.

4. Alamere, United States

 In addition to McWay cascade, slanting California has a waterfall that went down to the other sea. The waterfall is named Alamere and is located in Point Reyes Beach, California, United States.The waterfall out to sea very heavy, not like a cascade McWay. Air delivery is very beautiful scenery. Even sometimes a rainbow appears on the sidelines of a waterfall.

5. Seven Sisters, Norway 

There are also beautiful scenery in the Geiranger Fjord, Norway. Cliff immediately spewed water into the sea is known as the Seven Sisters.Yes, this waterfall has 7 shower which are all free fall into the sea. This makes the uniqueness and special attraction for Seven Sisters Waterfall.

6. Antalya, Turkey 

The province of Antalya, Turkey, also has a unique view of the waterfall. Starting from the Duden River which flows from the center of town, then jump into the sea water.It makes the scenery is so beautiful and so delicious to the eye. Not to mention the torrential waters roar of water makes a very alluring.

7. Jeongbang Waterfalls, South Korea 

Well, that terkhir is a waterfall that falls directly into the sea the most beautiful in Asia. Located on the island of Jeju, South Korea, Niagara Jeongbang very charming.The waterfall pouring from an altitude of 23 meters to make very beautiful scenery. Not only the falls, other natural scenery is also very interesting on the island of Jeju. So no wonder if this area is a favorite location for couples who want to do a honeymoon.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

6 Cities for Literature Lovers

Many reasons to visit the famous cities while on vacation. If you're an enthusiast who is interested will read literary history and background of world famous writers, you might want to consider visiting the following places.

Dublin, Ireland

 In addition to beautiful, well-known Dublin pub and the work will be written words. One way to travel to the site can follow the tour literature Literary Pub Crawl. The guide will take you to the famous bars where great writers find their inspiration. Do not forget to visit the Dublin Writers Museum which has a literary heritage of the country, or the Abbey Theater, which offers performances of the works of contemporary and classical playwright. There are also points of interest in Trinity College.

Edinburg, Scotland 

This historic city has inspired more than a hundred novels, including some famous poets of the 18th century such as Robert Burns, Alexander and Ian Ranking McCallSmith. Conduct tours to sites located in the city of literature. You can find the Museum The author is quite interesting and is located in a 17th-century building.

London, England 

Many offer up the tour of Shakespeare and Dickens. Follow the tour as well as Literary London Pub Walk. You can find lots of great literature in the British Library is displaying historic books. Also allows for you to do the tour associated with fictional characters like Sherlock Holmes and James Bond. Many places in the corners of London that was made famous in the novel poluler.


Paris, France 

Satra's most famous sites is the tomb of Oscar Wilde can be found in the Pere-Lachaise Cemetery. Wilde was an Irish playwright and one of the writers who moved to Paris for inspiration. Visit the Les Deux Magots, old-fashioned cafe that used to spend time Wilde. Paris also has a collection of house-museum dedicated to the French writers such as Victor Hugo.

Washington DC, USA

 There are many historical books in the Library of Congress which is the largest library in the world and was founded in 1800 kempali. Do a free tour with along every room in the library. Some sites focus on the work of Langston Hughes and Walt Whitman. Politics and prose bookstore here often holding a book discussion groups and events for writers.

Stockholm, Sweden 

The city is famous for bringing the idea of ​​Albert Nobel Prize for the term given to penilis, peace activists, and scientists for their accomplishments. Visit Stockholm City Museum and follow the adventures of the Millennium Tour to visit the famous places in Stieg Larsson's novel: â € ~ The Girl with the Dragon Tatooâ € ™. There is also a statue in Tegnerlunden Park as a tribute to Astrid Lindgren has created the famous character Pippi Longstocking